Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed the US-China TikTok deal and trade during a call on September 19, 2025. A deal for the Chinese parent company of popular video-sharing…
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Cyberattack hits European airports
Travelers wait at London’s Heathrow Airport, one of the major European airports including Brussels and Berlin hit by a cyberattack. Major European airports including Brussels, Berlin and London’s Heathrow were…
EU to finalize probes into tech platforms soon: Commissioner
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain EU investigations into online platforms including X and Facebook to ensure they are protecting Europeans will be completed in the “coming weeks and months,” EU digital…
Trump hits H-1B visas, a tech industry favorite, with $100,000 fee
Trump signed orders increasing fees on H-1B visas and creating a new $1 million expedited ‘gold’ residency card. US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered an annual $100,000 fee be…
How Neurons Pick Just One Scent Receptor
Summary: Researchers studying clonal raider ants have uncovered how each sensory neuron manages to express just one odorant receptor gene from a library of hundreds. Unlike fruit flies or mammals,…
The fast, fuel-efficient European helicopter setting the pace for clean aviation
The Airbus RACER introduces a new type of rotorcraft designed for a cleaner aviation future. Credit: Airbus Helicopters SAS 2025 With its sleek design and groundbreaking aerodynamics, the Airbus RACER…
Clever device drastically reduces the vibration from rotating parts
Credit: Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne An EPFL Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering has developed a device that significantly dampens the flow-induced vibration caused by rotating parts, such as those…
Dogs Can Classify Objects by Function, Not Just Appearance
Summary: A new study demonstrates that some highly gifted dogs can categorize objects not just by appearance, but by how they are used. When taught words like “pull” or “fetch,”…
Race to make smartglasses relevant heats up again with new tech from Meta and Snap
More than a decade ago, pricey smart glasses that allowed people to snap photos, text and browse the web generated a lot of buzz but also resistance. People who wore…